Sarah Freeman | Environmental effects | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Sarah Freeman at Emory University | United States
Featured Publications
Slocum, S. K., & Tiger, J. H. (2010, May). Developing an assessment of sensitivity to and preference for forward and backward chaining strategies. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, San Antonio, TX.
Scheitauer, M. C., Tiger, J. H., Mevers, J. L., & Slocum, S. K. (2011, May). Assessing preference for choice-making opportunities with college students. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
Barlow, K., Tiger, J. H., Slocum, S. K., & Miller, S. J. (2011, May). Comparing mand-training efficiency with selection-based and topography-based communication systems. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
Scheitauer, M. C., Tiger, J. H., & Slocum, S. K. (2011, May). Descriptive and experimental evaluations of procedural fidelity failures of parents implementing differential reinforcement of alternative behavior in the treatment of problem behavior. Poster presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Denver, CO.
Slocum, S. K., Miller, S. J., & Tiger, J. H. (2012, May). An evaluation of the blocking procedure to teach conditional discriminations to a child with autism. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Seattle, WA.
Slocum, S. K., Zeug, N. M., Baker, C., Peters, K. P., Wunderlich, K. L., & Vollmer, T. V. (2013, May). A functional analysis of mild punishers for vocal stereotypy. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Minneapolis, MN.
Slocum, S. K., Vollmer, T. R., Whitehouse, C. W., Peters, K. P., Phillips, C. L., Radonavich, K., & Lewis, M. H. (2014, May). Developing a novel treatment for rigid inflexible behavior. Paper presented at the Association for Behavior Analysis International, Chicago, IL.
, specializing in applied econometrics, Bayesian statistics, and macroeconomics
. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from Kyushu University
and has held academic positions at Yamagata University, Asahikawa University, and Tokyo University of Science. His research spans economic growth, 
. With multiple JSPS grants and prestigious awards, including the Best Paper Award (2015) and the Japan Economic Policy Association Prize (2011)
, he continues to contribute significantly to the field of economics through research, teaching, and mentorship.
Ph.D. in Economics – Kyushu University (2004)

. As a recipient of multiple Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
, he has contributed extensively to economic policy and statistical methodologies. His work integrates Bayesian approaches to macroeconomics, fostering a data-driven decision-making framework for economic policies
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. With a strong interest in food science economics, he explores market trends, consumption behaviors, and the economic effects of food policies 
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Head of Department – Administrative Studies (2020-2023)
Dr. Kamugisha is a dedicated educator, researcher, and consultant with over 15 years of experience in teaching economics and supervising impactful research projects. She has guided numerous postgraduate theses on topics such as agricultural productivity, poverty reduction, and climate-smart technologies. Her contributions extend to consultancy work, including equitable delivery of farming inputs and innovative broiler production using black soldier fly larvae. An active member of professional bodies like the Agricultural Economists of Tanzania, Dr. Kamugisha is known for her collaborative and forward-thinking approach in advancing sustainable agricultural practices. 

Dr. Kamugisha’s research spans livestock economics, agribusiness, 


Honored for significant contributions to watershed-coast management research




, is an Associate Professor and NSS Program Officer at the Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal. A passionate teacher, researcher, and social worker, he specializes in hydrogeology, water resources, GIS, remote sensing, and environmental sciences 
. He serves as Director of two startups, Ganglia Technologies and Neer Shakti Systems Private Limited
. With 26 years of teaching and administrative experience, he is a recognized trainer and event organizer, blending pedagogy with environmental and social impact. Dr. Maddodi has received accolades such as the Atal Achievement Award 2022 and Udupi Zilla Rajyostava Award 2021 
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26 years of experience in teaching, administration, and research.
Research focused on sediment transport, river basin dynamics, and coastal morphometry.
. Dr. Maddodi attended a QIP short-term course on GIS and Remote Sensing at IISc Bangalore and a workshop on Open Source Software for Remote Sensing and GIS at IIT Chennai
. These experiences have equipped him with advanced knowledge in geospatial technologies and their applications in environmental management and research 
. His dedication to professional growth reflects his commitment to staying at the cutting edge of his field.
M.Phil. awarded with distinction from Mangalore University.
Atal Achievement Award 2022 for “Most Innovative Faculty with Excellent Pedagogy in Environmental Education and Social Impact.”
Best Program Officer for organizing the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Bangalore’s First State Level NSS Camp.
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